Best skiing near Montrose

6 ski resorts · 6 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best skiing near Montrose, Colorado — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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Telluride
#1 Telluride Off-season
1068 m Vertical2000 Acres115 Runs18 Lifts
39.0 mi away
42°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 50 mph — lift holds likely· 42°F — wet, slushy snow
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado is a world-renowned destination for skiing with over 2,000 skiable acres, 148 trails, and 18 lifts. The resort is known for its diverse terrain…
Why 72: resort size & terrain
72Top-rated
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Crested Butte Mountain Resort
#2 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Off-season
850 m Vertical1167 Acres121 Runs16 Lifts
52.8 mi away
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 70°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, offering 1,547 acres of varied terrain. The resort's best trails include the expert-level…
Why 58: resort size & terrain
58Solid
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Silverton Mountain
#3 Silverton Mountain Off-season
580 m Vertical1819 Acres1 Lifts
42.5 mi away
1″ base 71°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Windy · 30 mph — upper lifts may hold· 71°F — wet, slushy snow
Silverton Mountain ski resort in Colorado, United States is a backcountry skiing adventure that offers steep and challenging terrain. The resort only allows expert skiers and…
Why 41: resort size & terrain
41Rated
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Durango Mountain Resort
#4 Durango Mountain Resort Off-season
619 m Vertical1200 Acres85 Runs9 Lifts
59.4 mi away
61°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 61°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Durango Mountain Resort, located in Colorado, boasts over 1,200 skiable acres and 85 trails, with something for every skill level. One of the best trails is the "Pitchfork," which…
Why 43: resort size & terrain
43Rated
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Powderhorn Resort
#5 Powderhorn Resort Off-season
503 m Vertical1600 Acres29 Runs4 Lifts
44.8 mi away
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
Powderhorn Resort in Colorado, United States is a great destination for beginner and intermediate skiers. The resort boasts 1,600 acres of ski terrain with over 40 trails. The…
Why 33: resort size & terrain
33Rated
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Kendall Mountain
#6 Kendall Mountain Off-season
35 Acres11 Runs1 Lifts
46.9 mi away
42°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· High wind · 50 mph — lift holds likely· 42°F — wet, slushy snow
Kendall Mountain Ski Resort in Colorado has 200 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 240 feet. The resort offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers, with the…
Why 3: resort size & terrain
3Rated

Skiing near Montrose

The Montrose area has 6 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Telluride (2,000 acres), and Telluride has the most vertical (1,068 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing near Montrose

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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